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Beans, shellie, canned, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateBeans's standout mineral is Sodium (17% of limit), giving it a Moderate rating - fine to eat with attention to portions.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus30 mg3%
Low
Sodium334 mg17%
Moderate
Potassium109 mg5%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Beans is worth a closer look - Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step.

Nutrient insight

Beans's sodium is the top contributor (17% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein1.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine48.5 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate11 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beans safe for kidney disease?

Beans scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (17% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Beans rated Moderate?

The reason: Sodium (334 mg, 17%) is the most prominent of Beans's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Beans?

Per 100 g, Beans contains Sodium 334 mg, which is 17% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Beans safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Beans falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 109 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Beans compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Beans has more Sodium - 334 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.